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I respect the effort and thought process enough not to quibble over minor details. Biggest detail difference is that
I don't think Ritchie or Kerdiles are a sure enough or talented enough bet for a player of Pacioretty's caliber, but that's a difference in target, more so than value. I think additional picks would be less of a gamble than those two players specifically.
I have three notable suggestions.
1. Bergevin cannot be the one in charge for this process. He doesn't evolve or adapt quickly, and youth have generally not prospered or been put in positions to succeed during his tenure.
2. Shaw is worth keeping through a rebuild. He's a solid and versatile player who can plug in wherever needed to support younger players. He's also still young enough himself that he can continue to be an asset until the end of his contract. He may even still bring back similar value in his final year, IF he isn't worth re-signing at that time.
He's been performing well, but I think most fans expect top 6 production out of him, when he's really a top 9 player that's only guilty of being about $500k too expensive, which is peanuts, all things considered.
3. Montreal shot themselves (and Galchenyuk) in the foot. Trading him when his value is low is basically shooting the other foot. If someone comes looking, and is willing to overpay, it's a consideration, but that's doubtful.
Instead, use the excuse of a rebuild to loosen the reigns a bit, give him some trust and responsibility, and let him show what he can be capable of. I'd rather he washed out in Montreal, than go on to be successful elsewhere if we're only getting pennies on the dollar.
Overall, not bad. Just some things I would personally do differently.
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